Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sassy Violet |
| SKU | 4004-10A |
| Hex | #A1ABD7 |
| RGB | 161, 171, 215 |
| HSL | 229°, 40%, 74% |
| LRV | 41.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Sassy Violet
Sassy Violet sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sassy Violet is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sassy Violet within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A1ABD7 in HSL space. Pair Sassy Violet with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Sassy Violet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sassy Violet from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 4004-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Indulgent (SW 6969) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Behr, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Wild Thistle (630F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Victorian Trim (2068-50) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian Trim swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sassy Violet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sassy Violet. The nearest is Suenos (PPG17-01) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suenos swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Glidden, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Fresh Hyacinth (54BB 41/237) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Hyacinth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sassy Violet
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sassy Violet. The nearest is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sassy Violet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sassy Violet. The nearest is Sapphire Fog (DE5899) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sassy Violet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sassy Violet is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →